Canadian agricultural groups welcomed Mark Carney’s new minority federal government on Tuesday morning and pushed for immediate action on pressing issues.
Agriculture groups react to Carney win
Conservatives maintain rural dominance, NDP support collapses as Liberals win minority government
Railways eliminate carbon surcharge
Surcharge came off April 1 after federal government axed consumer carbon price
Farmers said they are happy and relieved that Canada's two major railways have removed their carbon tax surcharges.
Loss of markets overshadows federal election campaign
Farm organizations say rules-based, predictable trade environments are at the top of their wish lists for the next government
Ending tariffs, or preventing any new tariffs, overshadows all other issues so far in this federal election campaign. Trade is the number one concern affecting all sectors.
Liberals release agriculture platform
The Liberal Party today released its agriculture platform, promising to protect the sector in the face of American tariffs and keep supply management off the table in trade talks with the U.S.
Alberta-based Sunterra companies in financial, legal trouble
The home-grown company is renowned for its diversified model and value-added processing
Alberta-based Sunterra Farms has filed notice for protection under federal bankruptcy and insolvency laws to restructure itself financially while three of its U.S. subsidiaries face mounting legal and financial woes.
Policy institute calls for open review of ag spending
It’s been 13 years since agricultural spending was reviewed, and some programs may no longer meet producer needs
A full-scale review of Canadian agricultural spending should be a top priority in this time of global uncertainty, said a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
APAS says significant concerns remain for farmers' immediate financial challenges
Ottawa has announced support for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs.
Ottawa increases AgriStability compensation in face of Chinese tariffs
The support also doubles the maximum available from the program to $6 million
Ottawa has announced support under AgriStability for farmers affected by the Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal peas and some pork, fish and seafood products.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as Prime Minister
Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.
Former Prairie agricultural agency gains historic designation
Parks Canada has designated the former Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration an event of national historic significance.
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